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Broomfield council OKs backyard chickens

By Megan Quinn Camera Staff Writer

Posted:
01/08/2013 09:08:25 PM MST

Updated:
01/08/2013 09:08:56 PM MST

BROOMFIELD -- The city is one step closer to allowing residents of single-family homes to raise chickens after elected leaders Tuesday night passed the first reading of an ordinance reversing a ban on the animals.

The City Council took up the issue after residents urged Broomfield to allow chickens in single-family residential neighborhoods. Chickens are only allowed on some agricultural properties in Broomfield.

The council voted to move forward an ordinance that would allow families to have up to five chickens as long as they are kept in a backyard coop 10 feet away from property lines. The council still must approve the ordinance after a final reading Feb. 26.

If the ordinance passes, Broomfield will join 11 other metro-area cities that allow residents to raise backyard chickens.

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